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#270: How Mary DeMuth made her first dollar as a writer

#270: How Mary DeMuth made her first dollar as a writer

Released Friday, 25th April 2014
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#270: How Mary DeMuth made her first dollar as a writer

#270: How Mary DeMuth made her first dollar as a writer

#270: How Mary DeMuth made her first dollar as a writer

#270: How Mary DeMuth made her first dollar as a writer

Friday, 25th April 2014
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imageHow did Mary DeMuth make the first dollar with her business idea? Get the behind the scenes scoop and nitty-gritty details that make Mary’s extraordinary journey…very ordinary.

Mary DeMuth is the author of over a dozen books including her latest, Not Marked: Finding Hope and Healing After Sexual Abuse. She speaks around the world helping audiences live uncaged, freedom-infused lives. A blogger for over a decade, she makes her home in Dallas with her family of five. Find out more at marydemuth.com.

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Before Free Agency

  • English teacher!

 

 Spark – What started the idea for free agency?

  • Mary had her first baby and was compelled to start writing in earnest.

 

Who…are you to pursue something different?

  • Mary’s Dad was a poet and she was always encouraged in her writing, from second grade in school…forward.

 

Why…are you doing this? What’s the motive?

  • “I knew it was my calling,” says Mary. “I knew I was tasked by the Almighty. I received such good feedback about my writing and how it impacted people.”

 

What…gave her the biz idea?

  • She knew writing was her skill and vehicle, and it was after years of writing and blogging that the thread of ‘Living Uncaged’ surfaced.

 

HOW DID HE MAKE THE FIRST DOLLAR?!

  • Her literal first dollar from writing came from homeschool curriculum.

 

imageToday, what’s the status of the business?

  • Today Mary has authored a plethora of books and is also offering instruction on writing and publishing, and is a sought after public speaker.

 

Resistance…to the free agent pursuit

  • “Figuring out how to make a living as a creative!”

 

Inspiration…what has been a primary motive for this pursuit?

  • Receiving positive feedback from readers she’s inspired.

 

Reward…what’s been the best reward so far?

  • The creative process. “Sitting down in front of a blank screen and creating something.”

 

Next?

  • Getting more focus. Getting her latest book, “Not Marked” out, public speaking and launching the new “Uncaged Podcast.”

 

An Encouraging Word

  • “All of us have an audience. Even if it’s small…cultivate it. Take care of them.” – Mary DeMuth on free agency

 

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